Naca envisions a world in which all animal care and control professionals are respected as essential public servants and receive consistent support, resources and training allowing them to effectively and compassionately achieve the highest quality of life for the animals and citizens in the community they serve. Santa clara county animal control officers and certification. All trainees will be required to register with an email address to receive the instruction for the online training. Registration form docx manuals, guides and booklets. Texas academy of animal control officers at this time, all remote courses are still to be conducted as scheduled. It is not intended to replace professional training. Daily life of an animal control officer animal control officers see plenty of tragedy in their line of work. The basic law enforcement training academy includes 80 hours ten days of study on such topics as animal care, impound procedures, animal fighting, elements of a crime, investigation, rules of evidence, law enforcement, report writing, search and seizure, laws of arrest, the veterinarians role, legal procedures, court demeanor and testifying, civil and criminal liability, humane laws, and child abuse. The santa clara county animal control officer training and. Cmacoa thanks the aspca for their support of animal control officers and the valuable training that we need.
Please call 979 5425010 prior to any travel to a course in the event that there is a last minute cancellation of the course. Humane animal control manual best friends animal society. Aco training texas department of state health services. The employee is responsible for enforcing the animal rabies control ordinances of the city. When handling animals, be sure to do the following. A is employed, appointed, or otherwise engaged primarily to enforce laws relating to animal control. This site contains an updated electronic version of a training manual created by the national wildlife control training program nwctp for new york state department of environmental conservation. The types of animals may vary, but workers should get training on their potential hazards and safe handling techniques. Texas department of state health services, infectious disease. Florida animal control association po box 211267 royal palm beach, fl 33421. Lakewood animal control policy and procedure manual. Resources ct municipal animal control officers association. Lakewood animal control policy and procedure manual created date.
Nacas national animal control officer training academy, through code 3 associates, covers virtually every topic critical to the successful operation of animal care and control. The basic aco program is designed around the kentucky animal control officer training manual created by kacca and approved by the kentucky animal. History of animal shelters and euthanasia, understanding euthanasia drugs and dosages, drug administration methods, humane restraint techniques, verification of death, managing stress and compassion fatigue. Manual introduction new york state humane association. Management for resultslaboratory training manual on the use of nuclear techniques in animal parasitologydeerings california codesprotection officer. Learn about the training, job duties and certification to. Animal control procedural manual humboldt county, ca. Some also expect secondary coursework to include animal behavior, animal care and management, and animal nutrition. This manual contains some of the basic information needed. Wildlife damage management means managing the damage problems from wildlife, not managing wildlife. The manual will also be helpful to animal cruelty investigators employed by humane societies. Take your time, dont over stimulate the animal, and do not use a catch pole on any animal unless absolutely necessary. Ky animal control officer training manual general policies 1.
The online manual contains chapters covered in the zcbs animal control officer basic training course, including such topics as animal identification, capture and restraint, transportation, impoundment, disposition, health, safety, sanitation, records, controlled substances, animal cruelty investigations, and communication skills. Kentucky animal control advisory board animal control officer training manual this manual contains some of the basic information needed to enter the animal control field. One year of the experience must have been at the level of animal control officer iii for an animal control regulatory agency and possession of certification indicating successful completion of training program per california penal code section 832. Training kentucky animal care and control association. Effective date 07102017 virginia beach police department. Animal control officer training program and certification. Training and resources for animal control officers a calltakers guide to fielding loose animal calls during covid19 elearning online course community.
The privately operated national animal control association advocates for new animal control officers to complete formal training on capturing and immobilizing animals humanely, and seasoned officers should continue on the job training. Training and information manual animal care and use. This allows the officer to return the animal to their owner if possible without admitting the animal s to the shelter. This manual contains some of the basic information needed to enter the animal control field. To become an animal control officer, youll take courses such as animal first aid, public relations, document procedures, and evidence collection as you begin your education. The animal control officer training manual is a study guide prepared by the texas department of state health services zoonosis control. All volunteers must successfully complete the training required fo. Our animal control officers receive specialized training in animal safety, handling and apprehension techniques, disease control, and investigation techniques. The oakland university training and information manual on animal care and use is prepared to assist principal investigators, technical staff, department heads, and all others concerned with the humane care and use of animals in research and instruction. Currently, our training partnership with code 3 associates continues to deliver a higher standard in animal care and cruelty investigation training by combining code 3s cruelty investigators academy and nacas national animal control officer training academy. In the humane animal control manual, you will find a road map for progressive, communitybased animal care and control. Developed in conjunction with the illinois regional institute of community policing now the center for public safety and justice, this course assists law enforcement and animal control professionals in effectively identifying and investigating animal cruelty and neglect.
Animals shall be handled in a humane manner at all times. Fieldtraining programs playbook best friends network partners. Online manual animal control officer aco training course online manual. Creating a training manual that encompasses all aspects of your fieldtraining. All courses have been approved by the texas department of state health services dshs. Every three years, each animal control officer will receive additional training approved by the state veterinarian, 15 hours of which will include training in animal control and protection. Animal control officers will attend police officer inservice training classes as determined by the commanding officer, bureau of animal control. The purpose of this manual is to provide law enforcement officers in new york state with sufficient information to investigate animal cruelty complaints. Naca is moving to the next level by developing online programs and certifications that will give you the flexibility you need to fit these programs into your busy.
Feb 24, 2021 the home page for the zoonosis control program, texas department of state health services, region 7. Training california california animal welfare association. To ensure safety and service levels, the supervisor has oversight of the training needs required for new animal control officers. Aco training manual order form animal control officer aco training manual order form. The basic aco program is designed around the kentucky animal control officer training manual created by kacca and approved by the kentucky animal control advisory board. Numbers refer to the order of competencies in the competency bank. Writes and revises animal control related policies and procedures. The animal control officer training manual is a study guide prepared by the texas department of state health services zoonosis control branch zcb. Animal control officer training manualcommunication skills.
They shall not be subjected to physical force other than as may be required in restraining the animal for safety of humans andor animals. Simply press the register today button at the bottom right corner of the page and submit the form. This educational conference brings together animal control officers, humane investigators, animal care staff, shelter managersexecutive directors, veterinarians, veterinary technicians, rescue workers, and animal advocates from throughout the state of tennessee and other areas of the southeast for an opportunity to learn, network and discover new methods, tools and services for improving their ability to help animals. Supervising all nonuniform staff including volunteers, and any animal control officer. The california animal welfare association calanimals also has its own training program that leads to certified animal control officer caco designation. Training information for wildlife control operators.
City or town aco alternate aco contracted animal shelter. Miscellaneous texas laws pertaining to animal controlsection contents pdf revised 917. Animal control officer training manual worth avenue. Sep 30, 20 an initial mandatory certification program for county animal control officers became effective on january 1, 1990, and requires animal control officers to complete a minimum 40 hour training curriculum approved by faca before they can issue citations, as outlined by fl statutes, chapter 828. Dealing with animal pests requires a complex understanding of what is causing the humanwildlife conflict in the first place. Duties also include other support functions of animal control under the general supervision of the department head where they are assigned. Nov 05, 2019 animal handling training conducted by the supervisory staff andor the animal control officers. The washington animal control association waca has an aco training academy and offers inperson classes that, when completed, result in certification. Their grants have helped us provide quality training for ct acos at our annual conference.
Animal control officers in texas may apply these courses toward animal control officer continuing education requirements per ch. Workers in farming, veterinary, and animal services industries may handle animals as a part of their job duties. Procedure manual does not include any references to penal code. The humboldt county sheriffs office division of animal care and control. A new and interesting source for continuing education for animal control officers. During the course of a bite investigation, it is the animal control officer s responsibility to determine whether the biting animal should be considered dangerous under the law. How to obtain an animal control officer certification work. All content is viewable but it will not display as intended. Animal control officers generally require little formal education. Aug 08, 2011 kentucky animal control advisory board animal control officer training manual this manual contains some of the basic information needed to enter the animal control field. View animal control officer training manual communication skills 1 from tecm 2700 at university of north texas. Prevention, habitat management and exclusion are preferred methods of managing damage. Keeping the document current demonstrates the universitys continued commitment to the humane.
This training meets and exceeds the minimum requirements for euthanasia technician training as outlined under michigan law. Javascript is disabled or is not supported by your browser. Texas department of state health services animal control officer. If an officer is unavailable, accommodations will be made to admit the animal to the shelter. Testifies in court on animal control related cases. Professional training opportunities and access to other manuals and wildlife species information can be found at click here if you want to purchase training opportunities. Animal control officer 2018 class code 4311 the following competencies have been identified as those that best separate superior from satisfactory job performance in the class of animal control officer. Zoonosis control 1997, 2008, 2014 department of state health services. Baldwin county animal shelter manual of standard operating. Best friends animal society has assembled a collection of descriptions of our countrys most successful lifesaving programs, written by those who helped make them possible. Animal control officer training manual north american council for. Animal control officer training manual ky animal control advisory. Oct 30, 2019 the east coast animal control academy, presented by carroll community college in maryland, offers a training program for animal control officers. Florida animal control officer training guide florida.
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